Saturday, 21 June 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Two men to hang for murder

SIBU: The High Court also sentenced two men to death after they were found guilty of murdering an elderly woman during a robbery bid at Pulau Kerto five years ago. Jeeji Ting Kim Leong and Syahadan Othman were charged with common intention of committing murder by causing the death of

Couple gets death sentence for brutal murder

SIBU: The High Court today (July 31) convicted and sentenced to death a couple for murdering a woman, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase and dumped by a roadside of Jalan Aman here. Seow Pei Chie of Subang Jaya, Selangor, and her husband Cheung Chia Ming from Jalan

50 students rewarded by assemblyman

SIBU: Fifty outstanding students from SMK Sacred Heart were recognised for their achievements in last year’s Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) at centenary hall yesterday (July 28). Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek presented cash incentives to the students based on their STPM results. Those who obtained 2A received

Make a date with Malcolm Mejin on Aug 5

SIBU: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PNS) Sibu will hold a Writing Workshop and Meet-and-Greet with a special guest Malcolm Mejin, in conjunction with Pustaka Book Fair 2023, at its premises in Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah here. In a press release today, PNS said the workshop would take place at

Bukit Assek rep urges action on dilapidated schools

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has called on MPs in Sarawak to continue raising the issue of dilapidated schools in the state, urging for swift restoration efforts. Chieng expressed deep concern after reading the distressing news on Monday (July 24) about Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri

SCZEEGSSA celebrates with gratitude & recognition

SIBU: The Sarawak Central Zone Electrical & Electronic Goods Sales & Services Association (SCZEEGSSA) will celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a dinner at Kingwood Hotel on September 23 at 6.30pm. The association’s chairlady, Lau Wang Mee, has invited Deputy Minister of Housing, Public Health, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming

Pustaka Book Fair to host thrilling cosplay contest

SIBU: Pusaka Negeri Sarawak (PNS) Sibu is set to host an exciting cosplay contest during the upcoming Pustaka Book Fair on Aug 5 and 6, from 10am to 1pm. The contest aims to inspire individuals to showcase their passion and unleash their creativity by cosplaying as their favourite characters. Divided

JCI Discover educates new members

SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu recently held a special workshop called ‘JCI Discover’ for its new members. The purpose of this workshop is to teach the new members about the values and mission of JCI, which is a global organisation focused on developing young leaders aged 18 to

Over 50 pupils join Merdeka colouring contest

SIBU: More than 50 primary school pupils participated in the inaugural ‘722 Sarawak Merdeka’ children colouring contest hosted by the Sarawak Liberation Movement (SLM) at Daesco Orang Zone Star Mega Mall here yesterday. According to the organising committee chairman Simon Tiong, the contest which received encouraging response was divided into

Sibu MP launches travel guide

SIBU: A tourism travel guide was launched by the Sibu Member of Parliament’s service centre on Sunday (July 22). MP Oscar Ling who launched it said it was designed and produced by his service centre to introduce tourism attractions in Sibu town. “Those who come in or tourists should not